SOUTH AFRICA · DOLPHIN WATCHING

The 3 Dolphin Watching Tours in South Africa That Earn Their Place on the Itinerary

3 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $37

The good dolphin watching tours fill up a season ahead, and school holidays here run over Christmas. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - A steady catamaran with room for a good view
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Hermanus: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 807 reviews · 2 hours · from $98Our pick

Review of Hermanus whale and dolphin cruise, with practical tips on sightings, seasickness, value, safety, and what to expect aboard.

“Best Whale watching in the world. We saw lots of Southern Right Whales in Hermanus' Walker Bay. You will even see them from the Coast. Beautiful place and professional company with good Crew a Guide.”

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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - Humpback whales from June through early December
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

2.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185Top rated

Review of Port Elizabeth’s small-group whale, dolphin, and penguin cruise, with wildlife seasons, price, conservation, logistics, and booking advice.

“We were in a small group on the boat and were lucky enough to see a pod of 200 dolphins, penguins hunting for fish and some seals sunbathing. The team really care about the wildlife and spent time explaining to us the different animal behaviRead more”

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Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️ - A short briefing, then onto the Atlantic
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Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

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